Sean Miller wrote: > I suggested a solution, which is to get a router. > I am afraid that trying to get things like Alcatel Speedtouch modems > etc. working takes more time than it's worth
Faran >>> I tend to agree with Sean -- getting dial up working is a pain. I've done it a couple of times, and it's often a drag. Prompted by your post, I just tried to set it up on a fresh install of 9.04 (no, I didn't do the install specially for this test!). Here's my notes about how to do it. In theory. (Trouble is, it's not working. Modem isn't being detected, and this is on a machine where I had dialup working under 8.04. Rats!). Cheers mac NOTES: Check for modem: sudo lshw | grep -i modem (You may need to get some stuff using another computer with internet connection) Is it an HSF modem - if so, you'll need the driver. Using 9.04? First, you need to get and install the alsa-driver: www.linuxant.com/alsa-driver (unzip, and double-click the .deb to install. May take a VERY long time - be patient!) then get and install the hsf driver: www.linuxant.com/drivers/hsf/full/downloads-ubuntu-x86.php Restart the system then Run wvdialconf. It should detect your modem and create a default wvdial.conf (in /etc/wvdial.conf). Edit this file to add the phone number, username and password for your ISP. Then run wvdial to connect. Once you're connected you can install gnome-ppp for easier non-cli access: sudo aptitude install gnome-ppp (The app should appear in Applications/Internet) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
